The 2014 BBC Proms kicked off on Friday, July 18, with another very full roster of concerts carrying through September 13. This cultural treasure has been a staple of the British musical landscape since 1895, often featuring the works of UK composers, actively commissioning new music, and introducing a diverse audience to innovative programs and new composers and compositions.

A look through the 2014 lineup reveals six works by women composers—which is six more than most major American orchestras can manage to fit into an entire concert season!